August 2, 2024

The Wyoming State Archives is hosting two special events in August.

On Thursday, August 8th at 7 p.m., Dr. Larry C. Skogan will give a presentation on his new book, To Educate American Indians: Selected Writings From The National Educational Association’s Department Of Indian Education, 1900–1904. This event will be held at the State Museum Classroom at 2301 Central Avenue in Cheyenne. For those unable to attend in person, registration to participate in the event online is through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wyoming-state-archives-49902991693. Virtual and in-person attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the presenters. This event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Skogen is an author and native of Hettinger, N.D. Skogen holds degrees from Dickinson State University (B.S. in secondary education), University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg (M.A. in history), and Arizona State University, Tempe (Ph.D. in history). Retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Skogen has been involved in education as a high school teacher and as a college faculty member and administrator in a variety of military and civilian institutions, including the United States Air Force Academy, the New Mexico Military Institute, Bismarck State College (BSC), and North Dakota University System.

Later in August, Linda Sampson will be hosting a coffee hour chat to talk about Wyoming’s Roving Archivist Program (RAP).  This event will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for organizations, community members, and the general public to learn more about this program and the support it provides in preserving Wyoming’s history. This meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet. Participants can use the link, https://meet.google.com/wmf-fpku-ygs, to join the meeting.

To view upcoming events, check out the Wyoming State Archives events calendar at https://wyoarchives.wyo.gov/index.php/about-archives/events. The speaker series events are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Upcoming topics include Cheyenne’s Arboretum with State Park and Historic Sites staff on September 12. In honor of Archives Month in October, the Archives will be hosting additional events. Recordings of events will be available on the WSA YouTube channel the week following the talk.

The Wyoming State Archives collects, manages, and preserves Wyoming state public records that have long-term administrative, legal, and historical value. These records document the history of our state and the activities of Wyoming Government offices. The Archives also collect non-government records that contribute to the understanding of the state’s history.

For more information or if you require special assistance, please contact Sara Davis, Wyoming State Archivist, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the WSA at 307-777-7826. The Wyoming State Archives is accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.